I’m Susan, welcome to Cooking & Calm
I know how hard it can be to keep cooking when the storms of life knock you off your feet, but I believe food can be your friend in even the toughest of times, so join me here for a little refuge, some good food and a generous pinch of Instant Potting and gadgetry along the way. Imperfect cooking is better than no cooking - let’s do this together.
Latest Posts
Dairy Free Instant Pot Leek and Potato Soup
Today I want to show you how to make a Dairy Free Creamy Leek and Potato Soup in the Instant Pot. This is a ‘warm hug in a bowl’ kind of soup and the recipe is beginner friendly
What’s the Difference between the Instant Pot Pro Crisp and Instant Pot Duo Crisp?
If you're trying to decide whether to buy the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer or the upgraded Instant Pot Pro Crisp + Air Fryer, it’s important to get familiar with some of the main feature differences to see if one of the upgraded models is worth the cost for you. I own and cook with both of these so hopefully I can help.
Crispy Chicken Thigh Supper: Instant Pot and Air Fryer Combo
In this recipe I turned near-expired veggies and combined them with beautiful chicken thighs to make a Crispy Chicken Thighs Recipe in the Instant Pot and Air Fryer. With hectic lives, we often end up with bits of this and that in the veggie drawer so I hope this helps give you some ideas
Slow Cooked Chicken Tagine in the Instant Pot
Slow cooking in the Instant Pot is not completely straightforward, but can be done! This is my recipe for a gorgeous Chicken Tagine and it works wonderfully in my Instant Pot Pro
Solo Supper: Cooking Perfect Rice for One in the Instant Pot
Ever wished you could cook a perfect single portion of rice easily, without a burn notice and with no rice stuck to the bottom of the pot? AND even better, what if you could even get 10 minutes off to do other things while it’s cooking? Well there is a way and it's easier than you think.
